Kids Wish Network » Development Department

Our Sponsors Are the Best

Alicia — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:48:03 +0000

As a nation, we’re making it through a financially trying time, but I’m still so truly amazed by the giving nature of our sponsors. They continue to come through for all our wish kids here at Kids Wish Network. They dig deep and send what they can, knowing that a child is waiting who is enduring more than financial strife. Our wish kids suffer more in a day than most of us do in a lifetime and most of the time they do it with a smile. I’ve learned so much here at Kids Wish Network, not only about the suffering our wish kids go through, but also about the wonderful benefits of giving. Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors across this great nation! We couldn’t keep the smiles going without all of your help!

Doris
Development Department

Michael, Jessica and the Pee Dee

Alicia — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:07:00 +0000

While working on fulfilling a wish for Michael in South Carolina, I had the pleasure to work with Jessica from the Pee Dee Federal Credit Union. She was GREAT – and everyone in her town must be proud to know such a caring woman! She went above and beyond for Michael’s wish; she set a date and put together all the preparations for a bowling event to help fund Michael’s wish. When I saw the pictures from the bowling night it made me smile! Everyone there looked so happy and I know they were all having a great time. Jessica, I want to thank you again, not only for your help but for just being such a sweet person to talk to.

Doris
Development Department

What a Tornado of a Week!

Alicia — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:01:23 +0000

This has been a whirlwind week. We’ve been interviewing and have hired an addition to our Development Department as a Wish Funding Specialist. This is exciting for a number of reasons but mostly – we can fund more wishes. We have an enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated department and we look forward to having a new person working with us.

Donna
Development Department

Thank Your Lucky Stars…and Stop Your Whining

Alicia — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:16:24 +0000

So I found myself in bed for a few days last week. I was feeling pretty sick and I have to tell you that when you’re sick, there really isn’t much you can do but lay around. At the very most for minimal entertainment and a little distraction I was able to watch television. Mostly all you can really do is rest, rest, rest.

I know this sounds pretty boring and what makes it even worse is you’re not feeling well. I found my thoughts wandering many times to our wish kids. See at the end of the day I knew I was going to feel better; I was able to say, this too shall pass and I knew I would be able to have fun again.

But what about all of our wish kids who don’t have the opportunity to think like that? They have to lie in bed a lot longer than I had to and for many they never get to go outside and play or run around with their friends. Being sick really put things in perspective for me. We all complain and whine when we have the sniffles or a headache, but these children suffer with real diseases and have a much worse time of it than most of us – their illness never goes away!

So, next time you’re feeling kind of crummy, put some of our wish kids’ stories in your head and thank your lucky stars that you’ll get through it in a short period of time, then put out a good vibe for the children who are really sick, who suffer with life threatening illnesses on a daily basis.

Megan
Development Department

Cold Hands, Warm Heart

Alicia — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:17:16 +0000

All of the children I am working on finding sponsors for live up north. Right now the northern states are having record breaking cold weather. I expected this week to go by slowly. I figured many people would be stuck inside there homes with the heat turned up in a warm, cozy blanket. To my surprise I was quite busy talking to people who were going out conquering the cold. They left home to face icy cold temperatures and still had kindness in their voices. Many were warm hearted and wanted to help a child in their area. I guess the saying “cold hands, warm heart” holds true.

Megan (Developent)

Happy New Year!

Alicia — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:31:46 +0000

The Holiday Season is a busy time for everybody, so I just want to take the time to wish everyone a happy and safe New Year. I hope this year brings joy and happiness to everyone. Enjoy the fresh start!

Megan (Development)

Another Wish Fulfilled

Alicia — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:49:21 +0000

Christian went on his wish at Best Buy for a shopping spree this week. It was great calling sponsors in his home town; people were eager to help out. I am so glad he was able to have his wish come true. The Holiday season seems like a perfect time to go on a shopping spree. I’m sure he was able to get all kinds of fun and exciting gadgets and gizmos to keep him entertained and full of smiles. I hope Christian was able to get everything he wanted.

Megan (Development)

Holiday Time at the Kids Wish Network

Alicia — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:38:26 +0000

As we prepare for the Holiday season here at Kids Wish Network I am totally surprised at the dedication of our wonderful sponsors to make sure that our kids have their wishes fulfilled even with the trying times of our economic state. I would like to take this time to thank all the wonderful people across the miles and wish them a joyous and, more importantly, a healthy holiday season!

Doris (Development)

Kim’s Wish

Alicia — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:04:51 +0000

I was just reading the press release on Kim. She was one of the first kids I was assigned to fund a wish for.
I’m so glad Kim and her family had a great time! I was delighted that she had her wish to Disney fulfilled this time of year. I bet all the lights and decorations were beautiful. It’s great that Kim was able to have a fun getaway in sunny Florida. I hope it was an experience she’ll never forget.

Megan (Development)

Kim's Wish

Alicia — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:04:51 +0000

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